title: [The focal study].
abstract: Representing a new approach to assessing the quality of nursing care, the focal study provides an effective and systematic method for resolving particular nursing problems. This article summarizes a focal study carried out by two nurses in the psychiatric unit of a major hospital in Sherbrooke, Québec. It addresses problems associated with the use and completion of the nursing history for each client. The methodology used is explained in detail and accompanied by specific examples.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paquette
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jubinville
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D009731:Nursing Audit / Q000379:methods*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care
vernacular_title: L'etude focal.